Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $75,620 +39.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.36
10th percentile $52,530
90th percentile $98,770
Employed locally 530
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,530
    25th
    $57,910
    50th (median)
    $75,620
    75th
    $84,300
    90th
    $98,770

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 81% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,130
    District of Columbia $101,170
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $88,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,210
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $77,780
    New York $74,400

    Nearby metros — Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,170
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $73,740
    Connecticut $61,440
    New Haven, CT $61,440
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $53,770
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $53,110

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $47,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $76,530
    Office Clerks, General $46,430
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,960
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,480
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Hartford, CT is $36.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.28 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Hartford, CT is 39.7% above the national median of $54,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Hartford?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $52,530 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,910.